Over the past couple of months I have posted several messages to this form.
The limited response to these issues could draw me to several conclusions,
none of which will help me in accomplishing my task. As these projects come
to a close I thought it best that I give one last attempt to get some
beneficial discussions going.
As the LOFT Program Manager for a new Flight College in Canada I have been
seeking information in the areas of LOFT Scenarios, Mnemonics, and WOMBAT.
It appears that LOFT Scenarios are a guarded secret amongst the major
carriers. As one respondent put it: "The fact is that airlines, like (ABC),
consider their LOFTs to be proprietary and will not release them even after
they have run their course for a full year and are basically useless to the
airline." This type of approach certainly inhibits the "bridging the gap"
philosophy. I am pressing ahead; but, still looking for practical scenarios
for ab initio pilots.
We all know the practical use of a good Mnemonic. Heard of TVMDC for True,
Variation, Magnetic, Deviation, Compass or "True Virgins Make Dull
Companions." I'll take that one to the grave. Here I am seeking a
practical means of recalling the basic principles of CRM ö adopting a
company model. Your suggestions would be helpful.
WOMBAT ö after two trips to CYUL, the jury is still out on this means of
assessing pilot candidates. I understand there is a NZ paper out verifying
the test's predictive validity - haven't tracked it down yet. Also I have
heard that a FAA Age 60 Study tried to correlate results from WOMBAT
testing. These results may have given the WOMBAT a bad shake. I will say
that the exercises used for this test are quite similar to those I
experience during enrolment in the CAF. It is a challenging verification of
ones reflexes and ability to prioritize several computer-generated tasks.
Of interest would be feedback from those that have experiences with ab
initio testing and DuoWOMBAT for CRM training.
Working on a separate project, I have been attempting to determine the level
of evacuation training required by foreign government legislation and the
methods that are available within the industry. I understand the Cadillac
of the industry is in the Emirates; the fuselages of a B777 + A330 joined
with cockpits at either end. The unit has pitch and roll capabilities and
offers both a wet and dry ditching. Is this the only unit offering this
degree of training on the globe? Is there any move to raise the bar on crew
evacuation training?
As always your feedback is sincerely appreciated. Perhaps the lack of
responses are just a sign of the season and it is hoped that this posting
may capture your interest. In any case, I must say that I look forward to
the tidbits of information that circulate on this form. One can certainly
agree with the advice resently offered to a newcomer: "the CRM developer
group is a great place to pick up ideals and help."
Cheers!!!
Jeff Morris
Aviation Consultant
Captain (Ret'd)
Canada
jmorris_at_supercity.ns.ca